Radda Rise International String Competition & Achievement Festival

Two paths to musical growth. Whether through competition or festival, Radda Rise empowers string players worldwide to reach their potential.

Radda Rise International String Competition

A competitive experience designed to grow future careers. Along with cash prizes and custom websites valued over $12,000, every applicant receives prejudging Radda Reviews, video comments from jurors, a custom biography in English, mentorship with the founder of Radda, and more.

  • Open to violinists, violists, cellists, and double bassists
  • Multiple age categories up to 34 years old
  • Repertoire: 2 contrasting solo works of your choice recorded within the past year
  • Optional accompaniment
Radda Rise String Achievement Festival

A unique path for string players of all ages and levels to push their growth. Participants receive video feedback, then have six weeks to improve their performances for an official evaluation and additional comments. You progress against your own goals, not against others.

  • Video feedback on your playing
  • Six weeks to improve and resubmit
  • Official evaluation with added comments
  • Designed for all ages and levels
  • Perfect opportunity for audition and prescreening prep